Matar Kheema Pav Recipe

by TNN

Updated : Feb 1, 2018, 18:59 IST

Total Time25m

Prep Time10 m

Calories400

If you love vada pavs then this recipe is certainly made for you. Matar Kheema Pav is a Maharashtrian recipe made from the lamb mince along with the goodness of peas and aromatic Indian spices like turmeric powder and coriander powder. This is a authentic non vegetarian Indian street food that is sure to impress everybody at your home. The kheema inside the pav is quite soft and blasting with flavors. Easy to prepare at home, one can use the burger buns instead of the pavs to make it look a little bit more fascinating. The bread soaks the masala from the minced meat so perfectly and you realise this as soon as you take the first bite of this spicy delight.

How to make Matar Kheema Pav

In a deep bottomed pan add oil. Once its hot enough, add grated ginger and garlic along with the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji masala and salt in it. Cook on low flame keeping in mind to stir in between.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a pressure cooker add water and peas. Cover it with a lid and cook till 2 whistles over medium flame. Now, add chopped onions and green chilies to the pan and cook over medium flame till the onions turn light brown in color. Add minced lamb to it and fry till its cooked well. This may take around 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, add chopped tomatoes and peas to it.

Step 3

Your matar kheema pav is now ready. Sprinkle lemon juice, coriander leaves and chaat masala on it and transfer to a separate bowl. Serve immediately with pav and enjoy with your family.